by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Westfield State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Westfield State University were $12,179 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $18,259. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals were $11,209 in-state and $11,209 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,209 | $11,209 |
| Total | $12,179 | $18,259 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Westfield State University charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Westfield State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Westfield State University sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Westfield State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Westfield State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $970 | $7,050 |
| Two Years Ago | $970 | $7,050 |
| One Year Ago | $970 | $7,050 |
| Most Recent Year | $970 | $7,050 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Westfield has shifted across recent years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.02%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $12,546. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.97%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $18,619.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,546 | $18,619 |
| In 2 Years | $12,924 | $18,986 |
| In 3 Years | $13,314 | $19,360 |
| In 4 Years | $13,716 | $19,742 |
| In 5 Years | $14,130 | $20,131 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $76,707, or close to $52,500 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Westfield State University, check out the Westfield State University Financial Aid page.
